Questions tagged [japan]
Questions regarding emigrating from, immigrating to and living in Japan.
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Are there any non-university studies in Japan for international students?
I have wanted to study in Japan for a while to expand my knowledge and curriculum vitae while getting to know how the Japanese & Asian industries function. Also to get to know the country.
I'm a ...
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Japan Name - Marriage with a dual citizen
I am an American female citizen marrying a dual (Japanese & American) citizen man and I know that Japan has a law that states that Japanese women have to change their last name when they get ...
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Can a US citizen work remotely for a US company while in Japan as a dependent?
I'm a US citizen who's been working in Japan under a working visa. I quit my job and am considering changing my visa status to a dependent of my wife. As the market for skilled work in Japan is ...
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At what shops can I return an old TV that I intend to throw away in Japan?
I have purchased a TV set in Japan. I am now preparing to move back abroad where I will have no use of the TV (and no way to transport it). I tried selling it to a second hand shop, but they would not ...
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Japanese taxes for American living in Japan, working for American company?
I'm an American that's been living in Japan for the past 2 1/2 years, and I work for an American company (small startup). I receive my income via a US bank account, after paying income tax.
However, I'...
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Do I need to bring an original birth certificate with me when moving overseas?
I have recently accepted a job offer in Japan and am looking at getting my documents in order for moving there to live.
Do I need to bring my original birth certificate or will a certified copy be ...
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Is it cheaper to drive a bike < 400cc in Japan than using public transist?
Whilst I am applying for MEXT scholarship I also looking ways to have cheap transport in Japan. According to my MEXT application I will live either in Komatsu or in Tokyo under student visa.
Therefore,...
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How much does public transit cost in Tokyo or in Komatsu? [closed]
I had applied for MEXT scholarship and I gradually plan my cost of living in case I got accepted. (Better safe rather than sorry.) And as part of my moving arround I will use public transit. The ...
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In the US and unsure if my Japan residence status is still valid. How should I re-enter Japan for a new job?
My Instructor residence status for Japan is valid until 2022. I left Japan two months ago to visit my country of citizenship, the US, with the intention of returning and starting a new job before 90 ...
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Is the arrival date I entered on my Japan visa application form flexible?
TL;DR: If I put "September 10" as my arrival date on my visa application form, will I have problems if I enter Japan on another day instead?
I have been hired by an employer in Tokyo, but they have ...
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Getting (motorcycle) driver's license as a foreigner in Japan?
I am Indian have International Driving Permit (IDP) which is valid only for one year (8 months remaining).I would like to know about procedure of getting a motorcycle license in JAPAN. I will live ...
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Working remotely for a foreign company while a student in Japan: dealing with Japanese taxes
I'm going to start graduate school in Japan soon, and there is a remote job that I might take, which I will bring to Japan. I understand that there's a debate about whether this constitutes work, but ...
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Changing the photo on Japanese residence card (zairyu)
I'm moving to Japan next month. I just learned that the photo I sent as part of the visa application will also be printed on my residence card.
Is there any procedure for changing this photo, in case ...
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Japan Dependent visa
I currently work at Japan and want to apply dependent visa for wife. I went through the embassy website about visa requirements, but it is little confusing about the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) ...
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How long can I stay in Japan after my work contract (status Professor) ended?
I am currently residing in Japan with the visa status Professor. I know this status is tied to my employment at the university I am working for. This employment will terminate (temporary contract not ...
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